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I've just started working with my IC on mindfulness. Fairly specifically for now on being present in the moment. It's intriguing and, even with the little work I've been doing so far, helpful in coping with the major stressors in my life.

IC has suggested some of the works of Jon Kabat-Zinn for reference. I've got those in my queue.

Anyone have experience with this and have any books you would recommend I either read or avoid?

Thanks in advance.

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Jrazz♀ 31349Member # 31349

Posted: 1:55 PM, September 8th (Sunday), 2013

Pema Chodron's "When things fall apart" is helpful for me. She has another one that I haven't started yet... I will get you the title when I get home later today.

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persevere♀ 31468Member # 31468

Posted: 3:15 PM, September 8th (Sunday), 2013

I'm interested in hearing more about this - great post!

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metamorphisis♀ 12041Member # 12041

Posted: 6:23 PM, September 8th (Sunday), 2013

http://www.shambhala.org/teachers/pema/

I agree 100% with jrazz. In fact any of Pema's books at all would be perfect.

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knightsbff♀ 36853Member # 36853

Posted: 3:00 AM, September 14th (Saturday), 2013

The Minfulness Solution by Ronald D Siegel.

Also there are some great apps that help with practicing mindfulness.

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nowiknow23♀ 33226Member # 33226

Posted: 9:05 AM, September 14th (Saturday), 2013

Thank you! Adding these to my reading queue.

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HardenMyHeart♂ 15902Member # 15902

Posted: 12:12 AM, September 16th (Monday), 2013

IC has suggested some of the works of Jon Kabat-Zinn for reference.

I agree with your IC and would definitely start there.

As others have suggested, the Pema Chodron books are excellent; especially When Things Fall Apart

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nowiknow23♀ 33226Member # 33226

Posted: 9:35 AM, October 23rd (Wednesday), 2013

Started with "When Things Fall Apart." Big thumbs up so far.

Thanks for all the recommendations.

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LadyYoga♀ 28611Member # 28611

Posted: 11:12 AM, October 23rd (Wednesday), 2013

You can also listen to free Pema Chodron Podcasts. I found them, and all of buddhism and mindfulness extremely helpful.

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nowiknow23♀ 33226Member # 33226

Posted: 3:05 PM, October 23rd (Wednesday), 2013

Thank you, momof3 and Harden.

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AFrayedKnot♂ 36622Member # 36622

Posted: 6:05 PM, October 23rd (Wednesday), 2013

Deep and Simple. By BO Lozoff

Great book but out of print. You can find cheap used copies around

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nowiknow23♀ 33226Member # 33226

Posted: 6:23 PM, October 23rd (Wednesday), 2013

Fabulous! Gives me a reason to haunt my favorite used book stores.

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Compartmented29410Member # 29410

Posted: 6:43 AM, November 9th (Saturday), 2013

The Miracle of Mindfulness, by Thich Nhat Hanh, is one I keep coming back to.

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AFrayedKnot♂ 36622Member # 36622

Posted: 9:55 AM, November 9th (Saturday), 2013

^^^ i just found "Peace is Every Step" by Thich Nhat Hanh on my bookshelf. Its been years since I read it but have fond memories. Time to revisit it I think.

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phmh♀ 34146Member # 34146

Posted: 7:17 PM, November 15th (Friday), 2013

So many posts already, but of course I had to respond!

I really liked "Search Inside Yourself" by a Google executive.

Also, there is a CD lecture series about practicing mindfulness -- your library may get them or may be able to use inter-library loan to get them: http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/courses/course_detail.aspx?cid=1933